Department of Engineering Education
Overview
Instructors who wish to enhance students’ engagement and learning through Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) which is based on 3Cs: curiosity, connections, and creating value, among their students should participate in this teaching endorsement. When students practice a mindset rooted in the 3Cs from KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset Framework in parallel with course specific skillsets, they can create more societal good and impact. Even though the KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset framework has been developed by engineers, for engineers, this framework applies to any course topic. Successful integration Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) into writing courses, psychology, physics, chemistry, economics, math, and others are available as cards on engineeringunleashed.com. At OSU, we are using EM to help prepare students for their future careers.
To participate in the Application of Entrepreneurial Minded Teaching and Learning teaching endorsement, instructors must first complete the Entrepreneurial Minded Teaching and Learning endorsement which provides instructors with deeper understanding Entrepreneurial Mindset. This advanced teaching endorsement is designed to help instructors apply the Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM-Card) by integrating it into a unit or module in their courses.
Participants will engage in an intensive, multi-part workshop series over the teaching endorsement of a semester, receiving hands-on guidance from experts. The focus is on the design and implementation of EM teaching-learning opportunities within their courses. Regular reflection, feedback, and peer interaction are integral to the process, allowing instructors to refine their approach, learn from one another, and enhance their teaching practices. By the end of this endorsement, participants will create and publish an Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) Card on the Engineering Unleashed website. This card will showcase examples of EM integration in their courses, offering insights and best practices to support broader student engagement and learning.
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Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Create Entrepreneurial Mindset-focused learning objectives and integrate them into their courses.
- Design course activities and pedagogies that support Entrepreneurial Mindset.
- Align course outcomes, pedagogy, and activities to Entrepreneurial Mindset.
- Disseminate examples of enhanced student engagement and learning through integration of EM in course curriculum by creating an EM card on engineeringunleashed.com website.
Participation Requirements
- Interested participants must first apply and be accepted into the teaching endorsement through BuckeyeLearn certification, which will enroll them in Entrepreneurial Mindset Professional Learning Community Level 2. Interested participants must have completed the teaching endorsement for Entrepreneurial Minded Teaching and Learning before applying.
- Participants must attend all sessions of Entrepreneurial Mindset Professional Learning Community Level 2, either in person or virtually.
- Participants must teach or plan to teach a course where the Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) will be integrated.
- Participants must publish an EM card on the Engineering Unleashed website to disseminate examples of enhanced student engagement and learning through integration of EM in course curriculum.
- Participants must complete at least two workshops or experiences through the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning, focusing on curriculum and course development workshops (see list of options in Program Criteria section below).
Verification
The final teaching endorsement application will require you to upload the following:
- A completion of criteria document/certificate obtained from the College of Engineering Education
- BuckeyeLearn certificates for each workshop you attended
Program Elements
| REQUIREMENT | DELIVERY METHOD | HOURS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Learning Community Level 2 | In Person or Zoom | 1 (plus 2-3 hours work after the session) | Session 1 |
| Professional Learning Community Level 2 | In Person or Zoom | 1 (plus 2-3 hours work after the session) | Session 2 |
| Professional Learning Community Level 2 | In Person or Zoom | 1 (plus 2-3 hours work after the session) | Session 3 |
| Professional Learning Community Level 2 | In Person or Zoom | 1 (plus 2-3 hours work after the session) | Session 4 |
| Professional Learning Community Level 2 | In Person or Zoom | 1 (plus 2-3 hours work after the session) | Session 5 |
| Drake Institute Workshops: Choose a minimum of two | Varies | Varies | Workshops are offered on a rotating basis. Check the Drake Institute Workshops and Events page to see what's offered each semester. Select from the following:
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Get Started
Learn more about Endorsement requirements and offerings.
Apply for Endorsement
Complete your required documentation.